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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.93, 776.89 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.93, 776.89 and 171.27 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.93 : 776.89 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.93/776.89 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.93x = 776.89 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.93x = 133,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,058.16/517.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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